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James Lyons Obituary

LYONS - James K. , age 46 of Brooklyn, on April 12, 2007. Loving son of Gladys and the late John. Dear brother of John, Patrick (Katie), Timothy, Thomas (Maureen), and Claire Roff (Bruce). Loving uncle and godfather. Devoted partner of Terry Savage. Memorial Visitation will be held Tuesday April 17, 2-4 and 7-9PM at Austin F. Knowles, Inc. Funeral Home, 128 Main St., Port Washington. In lieu of flowers donations to the James K. Lyons Memorial Fund, 47 Davis Road, Port Washington, NY 11050, would be gratefully appreciated.

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Published by Newsday on Apr. 14, 2007.

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Gram, Gram

July 30, 2009

Dear Gabe,

I Was Very Touched by Your Note About James. He Is Always In My Heart And Not A Day Goes By That I Don't Think Of Him
Being At Nassau Knowles Keeps Him so Close to You And Sara And Mom And Dad. He loved You All So Much.
Do Not Despair For He Would Want You To Be Happy And Content
-Gram, Gram

Gabe Lyons

July 27, 2009

Hi Gram Gram

Tis Been 2 Years 3 Months 2 Weeks Since Uncle Jim Passed Away
He May Be Buried At Nassau Knowles. But He Is Always In Our Hearts, Even When We Are In Dispair.

Sean Fitzsimmons-Brown

September 12, 2007

Dear Hap and all the gang,
I was in Purcelleville this summer and heard about James. When I got home I went to the internet and was amazed at his many accomplishments in film and with those who looked to his guidance.
My mind went back to the time we lost my brother Tim and how we all felt. I am a fan of artsy film too and had seen some of the films James worked on though I had not realized it.
Though I had not seen James in many years it is clear from what I had read that God had touched him in a special way and that he in turn touched many others in the same way. I wish you many long and happy memories of his courage, kindness, knowledge and wisdom.
Come visit in the South! With my love and prayers for all of you and those who loved James!
Sean and Jean Fitzsimmons-Brown
Tampa, Florida

Grandma Lyons

June 7, 2007

Dear Sara, How happy I am that you have such wonderful memories of James. He was so looking forward to seeing the Surrealist project and I know that he is smiling right now knowing that you are going to bring it with you to show him. He was so proud of being your Godfather and loved you very much.
Grandma

June 6, 2007

Dear Gabe,
I too, am still very sad and think about James every day but i think that he will always be in our hearts and minds and that's a good thing.
He loved you very much, Gabe.
Grandma

Sara Lyons

June 5, 2007

James-
I still miss you so much. There isn't a single day I go through without thinking of you. I wish you were still here. I still remember so many fun times that we had together.
Remember the song we wrote about the berries we found on the side of the road upstate? Or talking about whatever came to mind at Grandma's house? I was the only girl, and the only person under 14, who was there while you and your brothers and I talked about whatever we thought of next, whether it was politics, movies, or even just a word we thought sounded funny.
These memories are nice, but they don't fill the hole in my heart that you left when you died. I wish so much that I could go to your memorial service, but it's the same day as our Earth Science Regents Exam, and I'm pretty sure you wouldn't like it that much if I failed Earth Science to come say goodye. I'll still visit your plot at the cemetery whenever I can. It's really pretty, you know, almost poetry-inspiring. You'd like it.
Your godkid and niece,
Sara

PS. I got a 260 out of 250 on that Surrealist project. I know you wanted to know how that went. When it's my turn to leave this earth, I'll be sure to bring it on a flash drive, so you can see it. And I loved "To Kill a Mockingbird." You always knew just what I'd like to read.

PPS. Jenna and Timo miss you too. I told them all about you, and they wish they'd met you. How about that? Pretty cool, huh?

Gabriel Lyons

June 5, 2007

Dear Grandma, God Dude, Tom, Dad, Terry, Claire, and John,

I am still thinking about the incedint and i am still sad. i hope you get this message.

Kurt Garbe

April 28, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of this loss. I have so many fond memories of James during high school.

Michael Anckner

April 18, 2007

Dear Aunt Gladys and family,

I am so sorry to hear about James. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Michael

lois simpson

April 17, 2007

dear old friend, just received the notice of james. i cannot express how much love i send to you and the family please know that you are in my prayers and when time has passed i will contact you. love lois

Ellen Chachakis Sicignano

April 17, 2007

John,

I was so sorry to hear about your brother. My sympathies to you and your family.

Doreen Bartoldus

April 15, 2007

Dear Aunt Happy, John, Patrick, Tommy, Claire and Timothy,and all the family,
All I can think about is Jamie's smiling face and easy laugh. Please know I love you all and wish I could be there with you,
Prayers and Love,
Doreen

Doreen

Donna Feild

April 15, 2007

Dear Aunt Gladys,
There are no words to express how sorry I am. Jamie and I were the same age and were great buddies when we were kids. Even now I still think of him as "Jamie" - rather than James - and I'm thankful that I got to share part of his life. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, the family, and Terry. With love, Donna

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